by Marvin Slaton | Jun 16, 2016 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
It seems like the words “missions” and “poverty” have always been synonymous with one another. At least culturally, people seem to conclude that most missionaries are poor financially and their main outreach or ministry should be to the poor of...
by Marvin Slaton | Jun 2, 2016 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
As I sit and ponder the history of missions, the future of missions and Romans 10:14-15, I wonder what is NEXT in missions. Where will our hearts lead us, where will our feet take us. The world of Christian missions has endless platforms in this modern age. That has...
by Marvin Slaton | Feb 17, 2016 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
One of the greatest challenges of any missionary is overcoming a results based mentality. I have to raise a certain amount of money, I have to lead this many people to Jesus, I have to write this many newsletters, I have to post this many times on social media....
by Marvin Slaton | Feb 2, 2016 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
I’m one of those that prefer being out in the rugged bush land trouncing in, over, around and through Gods wonderful creation. Most of my missions upbringing was spent in the rural settings of Mexico, Haiti, Ghana, Laos, Cambodia and of course, China. Good...
by Marvin Slaton | Jan 28, 2016 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
I have been involved in missions in some capacity for the past 15 years. During that period of time I have gone on short-term trips, lived in another country, worked as a missions pastor and have served as the director of a missions agency for the past four years....
by Marvin Slaton | Oct 6, 2015 | Missions Articles, Uncategorized
** This week I continue my missions Top 10 of how to set yourself up for success while on the field. Obviously this is not comprehensive, but should serve as a good guideline to help every missionary thrive both personally and with their ministry. Number 3 –...
